Chief Sealth International High School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
230th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
2600 SW Thistle, Seattle, WA 98126
(206)252-8550NCES ID 530771001149Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chief Sealth International High School 230th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 281 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,201 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.6% | 26.3% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 31.7% | 24.1% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 24.8% | 22.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 17.7% | 13.6% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 10.1% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $772K in zip 98126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chief Sealth International High School
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ELA 52% ▼2 · Math 41% ▲19Compare - #377Evergreen High SchoolHighline School District · 2.3 mi away377th of 437
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- #73Cleveland High School STEMSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.9 mi away73rd of 437
ELA 66% ▲12 · Math 45% ▲23Compare - #434Innovation Heights AcademyHighline School District · 3 mi away434th of 437
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ELA 92% ▲38 · Math 69% ▲47Compare - #36West Seattle High SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.4 mi away36th of 437
ELA 81% ▲27 · Math 52% ▲30Compare - #420Interagency ProgramsSeattle School District No. 1 · 3.9 mi away420th of 437
ELA 16% ▼38 · Math 5% ▼17Compare
What school district is Chief Sealth International High School in?
Chief Sealth International High School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Chief Sealth International High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chief Sealth International High School 230th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chief Sealth International High School?
Hispanic 26%, White 24%, Black 22%, Asian 14% (1,201 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chief Sealth International High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98126 is $772K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.